The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first notable trade as we approach the MLB trade deadline. They sent utility man Adam Frazier to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league slugger Cam Devanney. So, how did the Pirates do in this deal? Did they come away with an under-the-radar player, or is this trade ultimately nothing to write home about?
To start, Frazier wasn't having a great year. He was only hitting .255/.318/.336 with a .290 wOBA and 82 wRC+ through 262 plate appearances. He was never much of a power hitter, but his .081 isolated slugging percentage marked the third time in the last four seasons he had a sub-.